Meeting
was called to order at 5:15 p.m.
Attendees: Royce Sampson, Charlene DeShields, Deborah Bolden,
Jaron McMillen, Timmy Blake, Brenda Marzucco, Dan McDermott,
Glorya Cowley
Eastern Shore Career Guide
Developed by the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance as a source
for information to educators, parents, students, businesses,
counselors and job seekers. Brenda distributed copies to
attendees and advised if anyone wanted more copies they are
contact her. Copies will be sent to Guidance Counselors
Department of all middle and high schools in Caroline,
Dorchester, Kent, Queen Annes and Talbot counties.
Kids Count Brenda
Marzucco attended a presentation given by Advocates for Children
and Youth (sponsored by the Casey Foundation) regarding current
statistics regarding the well being of youth on the Upper
Eastern Shore. She shared the local data which is available on
line at www.aecf.org/cgi.
Chesapeake Culinary Career Day
On September 24th, thirty-nine students spent the
day at the Chesapeake Culinary Center in Denton, Maryland.
There, the students were given demonstrations on cake
decorating, food art, pasta and sauces, as well as lectures on
nutrition and herbs, and safety and sanitation. Afterwards, a
question and answer session was held. A lot of positive
feedback was received.
Out of School Youth Update
As of July 1, 2005, any one between the ages 16 and 21
interested in job training are to contact Brenda Marzucco
directly at 410-822-5400 ext. 266.
USWIB is
working closely with Gwen Handy, Director of Adult Basic
Education for Dorchester, Caroline and Talbot counties, to
incorporate Adult Basic Education with One Stop services to
include out of school youth.
Council Direction It
was decided that in 2006, the Council will meet in January,
April, July and October. These dates correspond with quarterly
performance data, which the Council will review.
Luncheon Planning
Will be held on December 29th at the Cambridge Hyatt
Regency. Invitations will be going out Junior and Senior High
School students currently in program, those who have been out of
school up to two years, past and present staff members and
community partners.
Suggestions made:
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Have a representative of the Hyatt do a presentation of what
they offer in the way of employment as well as perhaps
testimonials from employees.
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Present awards to honor extraordinary graduates,
parents/guardians, employers, and school and community
leaders.
USWIB
will provide transportation for this event.
Meeting
was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.